Brooklyn's Godly Character Award

Friday was our school's monthly chapel and it is always something that everyone looks forward to. This one was extra special for us because, not only was the Kindergarten Class singing a special little song, but even more exciting was the fact that Brooklyn was going to be honored for Godly Character along with her little friend, Gabby.

Brooklyn received her award for Dependability and Contentment. Mrs. Trigsted had the following to say about her, "I always look forward to seeing Brooklyn come to class. Not only does she come prepared with her work, but she has prepared her heart and is ready for what the day brings. Her nature is such that if we have to go to a "Plan B", run out of time or even if something doesn't go her way she continues on with a happy heart. I can also count on her whenever I need help....dependability.

Brooklyn also shows such a contentment and I believe that this is one of her best qualities and will serve her well. If we are content in our Heavenly Father then He will bless us in every area of our life...I know he will do that through Brooklyn.....contentment.

One story that stands out in particular is when a new little girl came to join the class. The only place for her tub was on the bottom shelf and it was very difficult for her physically to bend to the floor multiple times a day. Brooklyn's tub was the highest shelf up and all I had to do was look at her and it was a done deal. She was happy to switch with the little girl. Not for attention, not for reward, but it's what Jesus would have done."

And we were proud!!




Mrs. Trigsted telling why Brooklyn & Gabby each one received their award.


Gabby & Brooklyn (Gabby is Mrs. Trigsted's daughter)


One VERY happy girl with her award!

Finally...

Somehow each week flies by and my good intentions of blogging are replaced by everyday tasks that must, and do, take priority. Although I am busy I still find myself finding more things that I commit to or write on the calendar. I think back on the days BC (before children) and laugh to myself, what did I do with all of my time?:) Now, sleep almost needs to be scheduled in order to get some. We have however, in recent days, been able to start scratching off some of the "extras" that have filled our time and so perhaps I am going to be able to see a little bit more of home.:) As I was sitting here thinking about this post I realized that I can best sum up our life's happenings with words that start with the letter, "F", so here goes.



Favorite...Everyone's most favorite person and especially my kids!! Mom & Mindy were able to sneak out of town to come up for a couple of days this weekend. Loved having them here!


Fun...My kids loved having Mindy here to play with!


Friends...It was so wonderful to have them here for the weekend! They were headed home and we were on our way to church.


Family...Our little clan.




Fiesty...Brittan


Frilly...Brooklyn


Forever...Our treasures!


Fall...We got several pumpkins from our garden and I scattered them throughout the yard.

Happy Fall Everyone ~

You Know You Are From a Political Family When...

Your 2 1/2 year old knows the names of both of the nominees running for President and which one that we support.

Brittan surprised me the other day when we were praying for lunch. Just as I started to pray he said, "Mom, pray for JohnMcCain(one word) to win." I looked at him completely surprised, prayed for our lunch and his request and then decided it was time to explore his thoughts. I proceeded to make a few inquiries and here is a little bit of what I learned. Now remember he is 2 1/2 and everything may not be politically correct.:):) "Mom, I not like Obama. Him has the devil in he's howrt. Him not like babies (I believe that he is thinking that he is like Pharoah in the Bible. He LOVES the story of Moses and Pharoah to him is the baddest, meanest guy ever!), him not like cowrs (cars)(not sure where this one is from, but not far off!). I not want him to win, I want JohnMcCain to win." And so went the conversation. I had to laugh, but also wonder where in the world he has picked this up. He is completely obsessed with it! All of his toys (usually his Cars ie., Lightining McQueen & Tow Mater) 'talk' about it. He(McQueen)asks them if they "like Obama" and then he responds back with to whichever one it is that he is talking to(Tow Mater) and begins to tell them why he doesn't like him. It is hilarious!

Brittan is not the only one, Brooklyn is into it as well, only she is the family prayer warrior! I came into the family room yesterday to find Brooklyn & Brittan kneeling in front of the couch and I could hear her praying, "And please God help John McCain to win. He is a good guy." Everytime that we pray this is her prayer request and several times throughout the day she will ask me if I have prayed for him. So I must say, if John McCain is successful in November, and I PRAY that he is:), it will be the prayers of the little children, my children included!:):)

We Have the Bug!

Yep, you read that right. We are heading into the fall season already having caught our first stomach flu bug. If I sound like I am excited, you are definitely not reading my tone of voice correctly.:)I just knew that this year was going to be better for us. With Brooklyn catching every single bug that flew past here last year, I was more than sure of myself when I thought that our immune systems were indeed hardened to sickness. Not to be so. And the lucky winner is: Brittan Riley. UGH! And I am sure that Brooklyn will follow suit shortly, as that is how it always seems to be around here. But never you fear, we aren't wondering around town sharing the lucky fortune with every soul that we come into contact with. No, we are home to stay until Mr. Flu Bug flies far, far away!! Oh, the joys of being a parent.:):) But looking on the bright side, maybe this is strengthening our immune systems to ward off any other bugs from residing here.:):) So, for those of you that I had planned on being with this week while Brooklyn is out of school, sorry! All plans have been canceled until further notice. And I am off to finish making homemade chicken noodle soup!


The familiar scene playing out at our house.:) I am sure that I will have a picture of Brooklyn to post soon doing the exact same thing, but praying this isn't so.